At Lift the Children (LTC), our mission centers on empowering the management and staff of the children’s centers we support through comprehensive capacity-building programs. These programs ensure high standards in child protection, management, and sustainability, covering essential areas such as child protection, effective management, government compliance, sustainability, fundraising, and meticulous record-keeping.

Family-based care is paramount to LTC. Our training provides ongoing support for orphanage management and social workers, emphasizing holistic reintegration processes. Whether a child is on the path to reintegration or still in an orphanage, our child-focused, family-centered approach ensures they receive the best possible support, backed by thorough assessments and documentation.

Recently, we conducted case management training for a new group of homes. Key areas covered included:

• Benefits of Family-Based Care: Highlighting the importance of secure attachment for emotional stability and healthy development.
• Alternative Care and Continuum of Care: Emphasizing appropriate placements and supportive environments.
• Family Support and Prevention of Family Separation: Strategies to strengthen families and prevent unnecessary separation.
• Gatekeeping and Case Management: Detailed guidance on ensuring children are placed in care only when necessary, from initial assessment to reintegration.

Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with participants noting improvements in their understanding of case management and reintegration processes. The training was praised for its organization, engaging methods, and professional facilitation. Many expressed a desire for further training to delve deeper into these topics.

LTC remains committed to offering ongoing training and capacity-building opportunities, ensuring every child receives the love, care, and support they need to thrive.

“You can’t teach people everything they need to know. The best you can do is position them where they can find what they need to know when they need to know it.” — Seymour Papert, mathematician and educator.